Forth into the thick canopy

You study the map you bought at the inn before. While very rudimentary (the forest itself is but a small corner of it), it helps with getting an idea of where to go.

You choose to head towards the thickest part of the forest, where the canopy blocks all light. This decision is not one coming from your head, but rather from your guts. Your legs have been trembling in anticipation since two nights ago.

No.

Since much earlier than that.

You had dreamed to be taken by the bugs, to be used as their sex-thing, to be given the most wonderful purpose you could ever wish for: to aid them in their life, health and gift them your illustrious elven heritage for them to consume and thrive from.

You have convinced yourself that you are here for research but...

You know you may never leave.

Deep in your thoughts, you have reached a part where light begins to fade.

You sit down with your snack of berries and nuts, and have a sip of water to replanish your strenght.

Then, you wait.

The moss is so comfortable to sit in...

A few flies and ants swarm around you, full of curiosity. You look at them with kind eyes. Such precious creatures, unaware of any unnecessary cruelty.

A grey moth lands on your shoulder. It extends its probuscis and drinks a drip from you. That's when you realize how much you have been sweating. Standing from your research, you should be releasing enough pherormones to attract a variety of the notorious insects native to this heaven.

You sit and wait.

Until...